The other day I got word that Skein Theory
, the sister publication to The Sock Report, had been released and for some reason I didn’t think to go look at it right away. If you haven’t checked it out … Read More ...
Search Results for: one skein
Small Cowl Knitting Patterns
I love a little cowl because it’s perfect to tuck into your coat when the weather is cold, but you can also wear it when it’s not as cold because it doesn’t make you as warm as a big scarf … Read More ...
Bag Knitting Patterns Made with Sock Yarn
I’ve been writing posts for a while about things to do with sock yarn
that aren’t socks, and this month’s installment is bags. In keeping with the season and the idea that you might be wanting to use up some … Read More ...
Hat Knitting Patterns Using Sock Yarn
I’ve spent a lot of time this year sharing patterns you can make with sock yarn that isn’t socks. We’ve covered gloves, mittens, cowls and shawls, most of which you can make with a single skein of … Read More ...
Knit Your First Shawl — It’s a Piece of Cake
There have been many great innovations in the knitting and fiber arts world in the more than 20 (!) years that I’ve been writing about these subjects online. Different fibers and materials and styles of knitting needles and new tools … Read More ...
Easy to Knit Flat Hat Knitting Patterns
According to data from Ravelry crunched by The Washington Post, crocheters, and I assume knitters, too, start to think about making hats in August.
I am not ready to think about hats, because it is still plenty warm in … Read More ...
Another Great Sock Yarn Shawl Knitting Pattern
I recently shared a whole collection of one-skein (or so) sock yarn shawl knitting patterns, but of course there are always more options available or being published all the time.
Here’s another great option for your fine and super … Read More ...
Sock Yarn Cowl Knitting Patterns
Lots of you seem to be interested in patterns for things to make with sock yarn other than socks. Last month I shared a collection of shawls made with sock yarn, aiming for projects that could be made with … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns to Use Your Leftover Super Bulky Yarn
Whether you have random single skeins of yarn or leftovers from other projects, it can sometimes be hard to figure out what to do with small amounts of yarn. If you’re looking to use up your stash of super bulky … Read More ...
Knit Yourself a Pair of Slippers
Slippers might seem like a cold-weather project (and if you’re in the colder part of the world, now’s a great time to make some!), but I think slippers are even more important in the summer.
I don’t wear shoes in … Read More ...
Moss Stitch Knitting Patterns
Moss stitch is one of my favorite easy knitting stitch patterns, and it’s a great way to learn how to switch between knitting and purling in the same row, and how to read your knitting so you know which stitch … Read More ...
Bulky Baubles Knitting Pattern
Here’s a set of Christmas ornaments you can knit up in a flash for your tree or to give as gifts. The secret is they’re made with super bulky yarn so they stitch up super fast.
Bulky Baubles is a … Read More ...
Diamond Beanie Knitting Pattern
This fun hat knitting pattern is really easy to knit but doesn’t look that much like a beginner pattern. The floats add a bit of texture without making the hat any harder to knit.
This pattern from Fine Craft Guild … Read More ...
Knit a Little Pumpkin Patch
I hope you didn’t think I was through with the Halloween and fall knitting patterns, because I just found these adorable little pumpkins from Norman Schwarze and I had to share them.
Not only do you get the pattern for … Read More ...
Halloween Houndstooth Cowl Knitting Pattern
Houndstooth is such a fun knitting stitch pattern because it’s actually a pretty easy colorwork design that looks super fancy. It also has a slightly creepy sounding name, which is fun this time of year.
The Halloween Houndstooth Cowl is … Read More ...